Business Travel to Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is one of the most cosmopolitan cities of India and has attractions to stimulate even the most worn-out travelers. A vibrant and lively city, it is the capital of Gujarat, one of India's most industrialized states. The western state of Gujarat has emerged as a leader in textiles, chemicals, petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals and is on the way of making rapid strides in engineering, iron and fertilizers. Today the state is undoubtedly a businessman's paradise. The handloom industry has flourished to great heights. Hence, Ahmedabad exports huge consignments of handloom products like garments, furnishings, decorative items, etc. to places all over the world.

Drying Cloth, Ahemdabad

Like many other cities of India, Ahmedabad expresses an uncanny ability to blend the tradition with the modern. Primarily called as the textile city of India, Ahmedabad is a top travel destination for both business travelers and holidaymakers. Gujarat houses some of the major garment-manufacturing units. Therefore apart from visitors on vacation, Ahmedabad plays host to a number of business travelers too. There are a number of industrial belts scattered all over Gujarat, one of them being Ahmedabad. Apart from this, Ahmedabad also forms an ideal junction to begin on a tour to other parts in Gujarat and many places in Rajasthan.

Multinationals with power, chemical units, cell phone and textile industries all have made large-scale investments in Ahmedabad. Due to its amazing business potential, the recent years have seen sharp increase in the number of international visitors who travel to city. The cuisine of this place is in many ways quite unique and relished by people who have a knack for good food. Major constituent in a wholesome Gujarati meal is sweet; therefore this unique taste attracts the attention of all resulting in huge export orders coming to this place.

Festivals are observed in a big way here. Therefore visitors either business traveler or tourists, should travel to Ahmedabad during the 9 daylong Navratri festival that takes place around September - October.

There are a number of hotels catering to different pockets and tastes. While in the luxury category are hotels like Sofitel Ummed, Holiday Inn and Hotel Fortune Landmark that offer facilities of suites, conference halls, banquet facilities and business centers, standard hotels like Quality Inn, Royal Highness and Hotel President offer, apart from well appointed rooms, meeting rooms and banquet facilities.

How to Reach Ahmedabad

By Air

You can travel to Ahmedabad by air. It is connected either through direct flights or major intermediate stations. On the domestic network, it is connected with all major Indian cities.

By Rail

Ahmedabad has direct daily train services to major cities in India. It provides a perfect base to travel to all parts in Gujarat with overnight trains connecting these places. Even for a tourist visiting Rajasthan, Ahmedabad provides an important base.

By Road

State Road Transport Corporations of different states of India provide regular bus services to Ahmedabad from all major centers in the area. Gujarat is blessed with good roads that connect Ahmedabad to all major places.

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ahmedabad is during the Navratris as the entire city is engulfed by a magical spell of culture and traditions and also opens up trade opportunities too!